Christine Abrams
President & Chief Executive Officer
Commonwealth Corporation is in the skills building business
About Us
Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp) is a quasi-public agency that was established in 1996 through the merger of two Massachusetts nonprofit organizations: the Industrial Service Program and the Bay State Skills Corporation. The agency is responsible for administering and delivering a wide range of publicly and privately funded programs. CommCorp is governed by a 19-member board of directors that includes leaders from the private sector, organized labor, academia, and government.
As a nationally recognized leader in building industry sector partnerships that address the skill needs of specific employers in an industry, we create new or expanded capacity in education and training programs for demand occupations. We are committed to ensuring that Massachusetts businesses have access to a pipeline of highly skilled workers and that youth and adults in Massachusetts have pathways to good jobs in the knowledge economy.
Our Mission
Commonwealth Corporation fosters workforce equity in Massachusetts by delivering innovative and collaborative professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed.
Our Vision
A world where meaningful employment can lead to upward mobility for all.
About Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) manages the Commonwealth’s workforce development and labor departments to ensure that workers, employers, and the unemployed have the tools and training needed to succeed in the Massachusetts economy.
EOLWD oversees the Department of Unemployment Assistance, the Department of Career Services, the Department of Labor Standards, the Department of Industrial Accidents, the Department of Labor Relations, and the Commonwealth Corporation.
Financial Statements
The audited financial statements include an unmodified opinion and represent accurately the fiscal year activity of Commonwealth Corporation.
Our Values
Development
CommCorp believes in empowering life-long learners by investing in our people and fostering a culture of growth, both personally and professionally
Collaboration
In partnership with our community, our grantees, and our partners, we seek to be proactive in seeking feedback and responding to the needs of those we serve.
Equity
As a group, we are committed to making informed decisions that ensure equitable treatment, access, forward progress, and advancement for all, while identifying and removing the barriers that have hampered the full participation of some groups.
Balance
In all aspects of our business, professional and personal, we strive to create balance. This includes the ability to adapt throughout daily activities in order to support productivity and creativity in order to enhance mental health, peace, and happiness.
Integrity
Keeping transparency and ethical standards a priority is an essential part of our identity, one that enables us to be trusted by our colleagues and constituents alike.
Accountability
In our role as stewards of public and philanthropic resources, it is our responsibility to improve our workforce by managing resources effectively, pivoting with the times, and implementing data-driven solutions.
Meet The Executive Leadership Team
Yashu Kauffman
Vice President, Applied Data Analytics and Research
Charles Ocitti
Chief Financial Advisor
Elle Morgan
Vice President, Legal Affairs & Administration
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Head of Quality, Senior Director
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Anthony Pini
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Darla Pares DeGrace
Executive Director, Head of Diversity Talent Acquisition
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Elizabeth Bennett, Designee
Associate Commissioner
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James Peyser, Designee
Secretary
Executive Office of Education
Erin Quinn
Assoc. Commissioner of Employment and Training Programs
Department of Transitional Assistance
Board of Directors Meeting Dates 2023
January 19, 2023
12pm-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom
April 20, 2023
12pm-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom
August 3, 2023
12pm-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom
October 19, 2023
12-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom
Building Skills for a Strong Economy
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